11/27/2022 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

Swing Sundays at Hawks and Reed afternoon dance and lesson. Come join The O-Tones back at swinging the day away! Beginner dance lesson at 3 pm with Christine and Mark of Lindy League of Western MA, Live music 4-6 pm. You’ll love listening and dancing to a great mix of Swing, Blues, M0town, Soul and Latin music. Funky and swingin’ grooves bring us all back together again. Masks and Vax proof required!

Mary Witt (vocals, bass), Ann Percival (vocals, rhythm guitar), Jeff Olmsted (piano), Jon Weeks (sax), Doug Plavin (drums)

Safe dancing!

Hawks and Reed

COVID-19 POLICY: Masks highly recommended.

12/31/2022 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm –

New Year’s Eve with The O-Tones in Deerfield!

The O-Tones are excited to be part of Friends of Deerfield Jubilee New Year’s Eve celebration! Join us for cocktails, dinner, and dancing to celebrate 350 years of Deerfield, Massachusetts. The celebration will be in the beautiful dining hall at Deerfield Academy. More details to follow.

The band will be swingin’! Dinner, dancing, cocktails and more!

Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & rhythm guitar), John Cabán (lead guitar & vocals), Jeremiah McLane (piano & accordion), Ronald Smith (sax), and Joe Fitzpatrick (drums).

Cocktails at 6 pm. Dinner at 7:30 pm. Dancing from 8:30 pm – 12:30 am!

Menu

Appetizers:

• Vegetable Crudite with Hummus & Dip

• Cheese & Fruit,

• Shrimp Cocktail,

• Smoked Salmon Canapes

• Caprese Skewers

• Turkey & Cranberry Filo Cups

​Entrees:

• Filet Mignon

• Chicken Francaise

• Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese & Dried Cranberries

​Side Dishes:

• Cheese & Potato Pierogi with sauteed onions

• Butternut Squash

• Jasmine Rice

• Roasted Root Vegetables

​Desserts:

• Apple & Pear Galettes

• Chocolate Mousse

• Cake & Cupcakes by Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe

01/18/2023 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm –

Dear Ella trio at Burgy Brews

Dear Ella vocal trio at Burgy Brews makes a return to this wonderful brewery and restaurant in Williamsburg. Live music 5 nights a week!

Come hear some luscious 3-part harmonies while sipping beer (or other options) and tasting tasty menu items.  Annie Patterson (guitar,banjo, snare),  Mary Witt (bass), and  Ann Percival,  join forces as Dear Ella with a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Folk, and Motown. A cozy place to be on a winter’s night.

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/

YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw

Longer YouTube video 2022: https://youtu.be/8M2M-bwMexg

Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella

01/24/2023 @ All Day –

Dear Ella private event Longmeadow

Dear Ella trio is looking forward to playing for seniors in Longmeadow for a daytime show. A wonderful audience in a beautiful community center.

Annie Patterson, Mary Witt , and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes songs from jazz standards to blues to Motown to folk favorites. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, bass, drum and banjo.

 

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/

Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella

YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw

YouTube longer video 2022: https://youtu.be/8M2M-bwMexg

01/29/2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed

Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.

The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.

2023 dates:

The O-Tones:   Jan. 29, • March 26 • May 28 • July 30 • Sept. 24 • Nov. 26

Butterfly Swing: Feb. 26 • April 30 • June 25 • Aug 27 • Oct. 30 • Dec. 17

02/17/2023 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm –

The O-Tones power at trio Burgy Brews

The O-Tones power at trio Burgy Brews makes a return to this wonderful brewery and restaurant in Williamsburg. Live music 5 nights a week!

Join Mary Witt (soulful vocals & bass), John Cabán (sizzling guitar & vocals) and Ben Kohn (swinging piano & vocals) for a fun mix of Swing, Soul, Blues, Motown, Latin and more. Delicious food and beer (yummy non-alcoholic beverages also available) and music, what more do you need?!

03/18/2023 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

Catch The O-Tones Power Trio at Paradise City Arts Festival Marlborough!

This power trio loves playing in the cafe at Paradise City Arts Festival in Marlborough! Wander the aisles to see beautiful and intriguing juried art and craft and then take a break with music and coffee. Mary Witt (vocals & bass), John Caban (guitar & vocals) and Ben Kohn (piano & vocals) deliver a fun mix of Swing, Blues, Soul and NOLA tunes! From Ella Fitzgerald to Marvin Gaye, The Temptations to The Meters, these musicians add soul to every note of the music they love. Noon to 4 pm.

 

 

03/26/2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed

Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.

The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.

2023 dates:

The O-Tones:   Jan. 29, • March 26 • May 28 • July 30 • Sept. 24 • Nov. 26

Butterfly Swing: Feb. 26 • April 30 • June 25 • Aug 27 • Oct. 30 • Dec. 17

March 26: Come hear Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & guitar), Jon Weeks (sax), Paul Arslanian (piano) and Jason Arnold (drums) for a fun afternoon swing dance lesson and dancing to live music!

With beginner Swing Dance lesson by New Orleans Jitterbugs’  Chance Bushman. With his move to New England, he has been involved in many regional dance events!

Chance Bushman, swing dance teacher:

 

 

Paul Arslanian, piano:

 

04/01/2023 @ All Day –

Private dance event with The O-Tones

The O-Tones love playing for private events – parties, dances, weddings, celebrations. We are looking forward to playing for a retirement community for their Spring dance. We hope to play for your event sometime! Swing, Blues, Soul, Motown, Latin, NOLA, Funk, Bossa Nova, R&R and more!

05/13/2023 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm –

O-Tones Power Trio Windsor MA dance/concert is funded supported in part by a grant from the Windsor Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the MA
Cultural Council, a state agency.

MUSIC FOR THE SOUL • WINDSOR TOWN HALL
Dance with Live Music by The O-Tones Power Trio
Swing dance lesson by Christine & Mark of Lindy League of Western MA

The O-Tones power trio brings energy to the Swing, Blues & Soul music they play. They love working with Swing dance teachers to additionally engage the audience. Their videos show the passion for the music they play for dancers as well as listeners of all ages.

John Caban (sizzling guitar & vocals)
Mary Witt (sultry vocals & grooving bass)
Ben Kohn (swinging piano & soulful vocals)

Saturday, May 13, 2 pm
Windsor Town Hall, 1890 Route 9,Windsor, MA
2 pm beginner swing dance lesson
2:30- 4:30 live music with break
Suggested admission $10-20